Tributes have been paid to a 12-year-old boy crushed to death by a wooden pole.

Keiran Esquierdo died after becoming trapped under the log in Kelloholm, Dumfries and Galloway, on Sunday.

Reverend William Hogg, of St Brides' Church in Sanquhar, described the schoolboy's death as "tragic".

"The whole community is heartbroken by this tragic event and the loss of such a young life," he said.

"All of our prayers are for Kieran's family and friends as they face such a difficult time."

An inquiry is under way into the cause of the incident which led to his death.

Police Scotland detective inspector Bryan Lee said: "Investigations are continuing into this tragedy and the procurator fiscal has been informed."